Classic Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 4 Days

The Classic Inca Trail 4-day tour is the most famous trekking route to Machu Picchu. Over 43 km, you will visit archaeological sites such as Patallacta, Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, and Wiñayhuayna, and cross two mountain passes over 4,000 m.a.s.l. (13,123 ft) before reaching the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.

Remember to check Inca Trail availability in advance, as spaces are limited and sell out quickly.

4-Day Inca Trail Tour Itinerary

The Inca Trail has limited spaces that sell out months in advance. Book today with CuscoPeru.com and secure your spot on this 4-day hike to Machu Picchu

INCLUDED:

• Informational briefing about the hike with our official guide the day before.
• Transfer with assistance from your hotel in Cusco to km 82 (starting point of the hike to Machu Picchu).
• Three nights in igloo tents for 2 people.
• Entrance to the traditional Inca Trail.
• Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel, Circuit 1 and 3.
• Cook for meal preparation.
• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and tea time.
• Boiled water to refill bottles during the 3rd and 4th day.
• Porters for transporting food and camping equipment.
• Camping equipment, including tents, tables, and chairs.
• Inflatable thermal sleeping pad for the three nights of camping.
• Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu and throughout the entire hike.
• Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on Expedition or Voyager service
• Transfer from the Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
• First aid kit and oxygen tank during the hike on the Classic Inca Trail.
• 24-hour assistance from the team of guides and porters.

NOT INCLUDED:

• First breakfast (day 1) and lunch on day 4.
• Trekking poles (rental: US$15).
• Access to showers at the campsites.
• Sleeping bag rental (US$20).
• Additional personal porter (US$150) - maximum load 7 kg.
• Tips for the guide, cook, and porters (optional gratuity).
• Food and beverages not specified above.

DAY 1: INCA TRAIL – WAYLLABAMBA

(Lunch and dinner)

IMPORTANT: It is mandatory to meet one day in advance with the official guide, who will accompany and guide you on the Inca Trail during the following 4 days. Precise information will be provided about the hike, the distances, what to bring, and how to prepare.

This adventure on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu begins at 5:00 a.m. with pickup from your hotel to travel to Piskakucho (Km 82) at 2,700 m.a.s.l. (8,858 ft), passing through the towns of Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, we will go through the control checkpoints where we will present our documents.

Along the route, we will observe several archaeological sites, one of them being the Patallacta viewpoint, a city of great importance during the Inca period. We will continue the hike until we reach Miskay, where we will have lunch and take a short break. Continuing with the adventure, we will arrive at the first campsite in Wayllabamba, located at 3,000 m.a.s.l. (9,842 ft). We will enjoy dinner and tea, and then rest after the hike on our first day on the 4-day Inca Trail.

Camping night in Wayllabamba.

DAY 2: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSKA – PACAYMAYO

(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 2 of the 4-day Inca Trail begins with breakfast at approximately 6:00 a.m., and then we will continue the journey toward Pacaymayo. The most difficult section will be during the first 3 hours of ascent until reaching Warmiwañuska Pass (Dead Woman) at 4,200 m.a.s.l. (13,779 ft). At this point, we will have reached the highest point of the Inca Trail and will be able to admire all the beauty of the landscape. After a break, we will continue the hike descending to Pacaymayo at 3,600 m.a.s.l. (11,811 ft), where we will have lunch and find everything ready to settle into the tents and, finally, enjoy a delicious dinner.

Camping night in Pacaymayo.

DAY 3: PACAYMAYO – PUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYHUAYNA

(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

After breakfast at 6:00 a.m., we will get ready to climb to the second pass known as "Abra de Runkurakay" at 4000 m a.s.l. (13 123 ft), where we will visit its archaeological center and, after a 1 hour and 40 minute trek, we will arrive at Sayacmarca at 3600 m a.s.l. (11 811 ft), an important archaeological site because of its Inca structure.

Later, we will walk toward Puyupatamarca at 3650 m a.s.l. (11 975 ft), a city known for being wrapped in mist and mystery. Finally, we descend to Wiñayhuayna at 2700 m a.s.l. (8858 ft), where you will be able to appreciate its impressive terraces along with its religious and urban sectors.

Camping night in Wiñayhuayna.

DAY 4: WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

(Breakfast)

Very early in the morning, we will begin the final stage of the journey to Machu Picchu. We will continue walking until we reach Inti Punku or the Sun Gate at 2720 m a.s.l. (8924 ft), where we will see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. From this point, we will enjoy the first panoramic view of the citadel.

Entry is allowed only through Circuit 1 (Panoramic Route). Then we will have re-entry through Circuit 3 of the Royalty, where we will tour the temples and Inca constructions in Machu Picchu at 2430 m a.s.l. (7972 ft). Our operators will always be available to provide you with more information during the guided tour.

After the tour, you will return to the Ollantaytambo train station, where our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. This concludes this 4-day Inca Trail journey to Machu Picchu.

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INCLUDED:

• Informational briefing about the hike with our official guide the day before.
• Transfer with assistance from your hotel in Cusco to km 82 (starting point of the hike to Machu Picchu).
• Three nights in tents for 2 people.
• Entrance to the traditional Inca Trail.
• Entrance to the Machu Picchu citadel, circuits 1 and 3.
• Cook for meal preparation.
• Meals: 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and 3 breakfasts.
• Cold water for bottles during the 3rd and 4th day.
• Porters for transporting food and adventure equipment.
• Camping equipment, including tents, tables, and chairs.
• Inflatable thermal sleeping pad for the three nights of camping.
• Tourist bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu and throughout the entire hike.
• Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo in Expedition or Voyager tourist service.
• Transfer with assistance from the Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
• First aid kit and oxygen tank during the hike on the Classic Inca Trail.
• 24-hour assistance from the team of guides and porters.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food and beverages not mentioned above.
• Tips (gratuity for the guide and staff).
• First breakfast and lunch on day 4.
• Access to showers.
• Sleeping bag rental (US$ 20).
• Extra porter (US$ 150).
• Trekking poles (US$ 15).

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